Day 122 - down 36.6lbs

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Starting weight: 276.8lbs
Today’s Scale Reading: 240.2lbs
Gain/loss: 36.6lbs

Attitude:
Whew, going back to phase 1 is a little tough, but not as hard as it was the first time and I know it will pay off. I may decide to do phase one for 3 days at the start of every month just to shake things up. We're starting to get busy with the end of school year stuff. Pioneer club finishes next week and there are end of year projects and programs at school.

Food Intake:
Breakfast:
2 eggs - 2 carb
1oz cheddar

Morning Snack:

Lunch:
2 low carb tortillas - 8 carb
tuna fish
lettuce

Afternoon snack:

Dinner:
salad w/2 tbsp ranch - 2 carb

chicky chicky boom boom - 8 carb

Total:
20 carb

Movement:
Did I move any today?

just grocery shopping and folding clothes

Day 121 - down 35.6lbs

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Starting weight: 276.8lbs
Today’s Scale Reading: 241.2lbs
Gain/loss: 35.6lbs

Attitude:
Back to the routine. I'm pretty sore and so I really took it easy today during my workout. No point in getting myself injured. Then I couldn't workout at all! Did good sticking to phase one. I am extremely tired and really just want to sleep. The kids made it off to school. I think they're ready for the rain to stop. I still like it. :o)

Food Intake:
Breakfast:
2 eggs - 2 carb
1oz cheddar

Morning Snack:
1oz jerky - 2 carb

Lunch:
2 low carb tortillas - 8 carb
tuna fish

Afternoon snack:

Dinner:
2 hot dogs - 2 carb

1 low carb tortilla - 4 carb

Total:
18 carb

Movement:
Did I move any today?
yes - Curves circuit

Day 117- Day 120 Memorial Weekend

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Starting weight: 276.8lbs
Friday’s Scale Reading: 239lbs

Tuesday's Scale Reading: 241.2
Gain/loss: +2.2lbs over the holiday weekend

Attitude:
Ok, so I didn't get to blogging this weekend. It was a SUPER FUN weekend with just the right mix of activities, relaxation time and visiting. I took a small break from following the eating plan. I didn't "blow" it either. Somewhere in the middle. So when I weighed in this morning, I was 2.2lbs heavier than I was on Friday. I'm actually glad to find out I can splurge for a while and then get back on track. Because of a challenge I belong to I've put myself back on phase one of the eating plan until a week is up or I lose the 2.2lbs whichever comes 1st. I need to be at least 239 by Friday morning or I'm out of the challenge. I know I can do it. We took a hike this weekend that has killed my legs. It was a great time, but we took the 3 mile loop and at one point, the trails were no longer marked. After a while (and the kiddos losing heart that we'd EVER be done with the hike) we decided to turn around the way we had come. There is a much longer version of our grand adventure in the woods, but in the end after 4 hours and probably more than 3 miles of steep inclines and declines, we made it back safe and sound and HUNGRY!!! :o) All in all a wonderful weekend!

Day 116 - down 36.8lbs

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Starting weight: 276.8lbs
Today’s Scale Reading: 240lbs
Gain/loss: 36.8lbs

Attitude:
Just spent the day getting ready for Memorial day weekend. We're all a little bummed that our friend won't go with us. HHT tried to convince him, but I don't think it worked. Ah, well the fun must go on! :o) We attended EB's spring program. She was so nervous she was in tears...before and after the program, but not during and that's what counts. Worked out and I will workout again tomorrow so that I don't miss a day. If I don't get a chance to blog this weekend...Have a great weekend everyone! Although I promise I will try to blog!

Food Intake:
Breakfast:
1 slice toast - 12 carb
1oz cheddar

Morning Snack:

Lunch:
2 low carb tortillas - 8 carb

2 slices american cheese - 4 carb

Afternoon snack:

Dinner:
2 low carb tortilla - 8 carb
2 hot dogs - 2 carb
2 slices american cheese - 4 carb

Total:
38 carb

Movement:
Did I move any today?
yes - Curves circuit

Day 115 - down 36.8lbs

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Starting weight: 276.8lbs
Today’s Scale Reading: 240lbs
Gain/loss: 36.8lbs

Attitude:
Ran a couple of errands now that the van is out of the shop. I picked up another piece of my Mikasa Whole Wheat dish set that I bought on eBay from a local seller. It was the gravy boat and under plate. He was so generous that he gave me another gravy boat free because it had a slight chip in it and he couldn't sell it. I know it doesn't sound too exciting to some, but when you are hunting down retired china patterns and you find one at a good price, you feel like the mighty hunter! LOL Then S and I went out to lunch with HHT. I tried a new salad at Applebees and it was tasty, spinach salad w/shrimp. That's about the extent of my exciting day. I'm working on drinking more water again. I got out of my habit when I started drinking Arizona tea sweetened w/splenda and the 2 just aren't the same. I've noticed without my water intake, I feel queasy and sluggish, so back to water tomorrow! Someone I hadn't seen in a while commented on how I've lost quite a bit of weight. That was super sweet. It is nice to know when others notice, because by seeing myself every day, I do not notice. I recommend everyone trying to lose weight take pictures monthly so you can see your progress. I do know how I feel and I feel more energetic and my clothes do fit better...I'm even getting into some that I couldn't wear last summer!

Food Intake:
Breakfast:
1 slice toast - 12 carb
1oz cheddar

Morning Snack:

Lunch:
Applebees Spinach salad w/shrimp

Afternoon snack:
1oz planters ranch peanuts - 3 carb

Dinner:
1 low carb tortilla - 4 carb

tuna fish

2 slices american cheese - 4 carb

Total:
23 carb + salad at Applebees

Movement:
Did I move any today?
no, just walking around stores

Day 114 - down 37lbs

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Starting weight: 276.8lbs
Today’s Scale Reading: 239.8lbs
Gain/loss: 37lbs

Attitude:
I had to work out late today as the van was in shop and mom was out of town. I work the circuit HARD! I did my stretching on the floor instead of the stretching circuit...it was different, but I feel like I get a better stretch on the stretching circuit.

Food Intake:
Breakfast:
1 slice frittata

1 slice toast - 12 carb

Morning Snack:

Lunch:
2 low carb tortillas - 8 carb
2oz cheddar

Afternoon snack:

Dinner:
dino nuggets salad w/2 tbsp ranch and 1oz cheddar - 25 carb

Total:
45 carb

Movement:
Did I move any today?
yes - Curves circuit

Day 113 - down 36lbs

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Starting weight: 276.8lbs
Today’s Scale Reading: 240.8lbs
Gain/loss: 36lbs

Attitude:
Ok, the weekend caught up to me scalewise! LOL No concerns here, I know what I did and what I can do to help it continue down again. And it is still a 2lb loss for the week which is great overall. I couldn't sleep well last night. My allergies are just bugging me in strange ways this year. No sneezing, just a dry, cracky throat at night and in the morning. I wake up dry coughing with a tickle. At least allergies for me are short lived. My poor kids have them every season, I think!

Food Intake:
Breakfast:
1 slice toast - 12 carb

1 cup decaf coffee w/ half and half - 4 carb

Morning Snack:

Lunch:
2 chipotle burgers

2 slices american cheese - 4 carb

2 low carb tortillas - 8 carb

Afternoon snack:

Dinner:
1 slice frittata

1 pancake - 10 carb (guessing high)

Total:
38 carb

Movement:
Did I move any today?

just housework :o)

Day 112 - down 37.8lbs

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Starting weight: 276.8lbs
Today’s Scale Reading: 239.0lbs
Gain/loss: 37.8lbs

Attitude:
Today was a not so good eating day, or should I say drinking. LOL I had 8oz of sweet tea and without it I would have been in my range. Or I suppose without the crab cakes I would have been in my range. Oh, well, tomorrow is another day to make better choices. :o)

Food Intake:
Breakfast:
2 eggs - 2 carb

2 slices american cheese - 4 carb

2 low carb tortillas - 8 carb

Morning Snack:

Lunch:
2 low carb tortillas - 8 carb

tuna fish

8oz sweet tea - 23 carb

Afternoon snack:

Dinner:
10 mini crab cakes - 25 carb

salad w/2 tbsp ranch - 2 carb

1oz cheddar

Total:
74.5 carb

Movement:
Did I move any today?
just a nice walk w/HHT

Day 111 - down 37lbs

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Starting weight: 276.8lbs
Today’s Scale Reading: 239.8lbs
Gain/loss: 37lbs

Attitude:
WOOHOO a double good day! I've made it into the 230s and when I worked out at Curves today, I was the Biggest Loser from Feb to Apr. Go Me! :o) HHT worked on the shed all day. B, ET, and EB went to Nana's to help around her house and I cleaned up from last night. After HHT was done for the evening, I took B to get her nintendo DS and then HHT and I watched the Vicar of Dibley. A stupendous day!!

Food Intake:
Breakfast:

Morning Snack:
1 piece battered fish

Lunch:
1 hamburger bun - 20 carb
1 cheeseburger

Afternoon snack:

Dinner:
1 hamburger bun - 20 carb

cheeseburgers

Evening snack:
1oz peanuts - 3 carb

Total:
43 carb + battered fish

Movement:
Did I move any today?
Yes - Curves circuit

Day 110 - down 36.6lbs

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Starting weight: 276.8lbs
Today’s Scale Reading: 240.2lbs
Gain/loss: 36.6lbs

Attitude:
Yeah, I found the magic number at which the reading at the place where I make my graphs no longer says that I'm morbidly obese. I've moved down into the severely obese. Neither sounds pleasant, I know, but at least it's moving in the right direction! I had the BEST fish I have ever tasted today. And I ate way too much of it, but I'm not beating myself up about that, because sometimes it really is worth it and this was one of those times. Our friend caught and then dipped the halibut into some type of batter that was just plain GREAT!!!! Oh, man, like melt in your mouth great. We made chipotle burgers and they were tasty, too. We even have some for leftovers tomorrow, so I won't have to cook in this insane heat!

Food Intake:
Breakfast:
1 slice american cheese - 2 carb
1 low carb tortilla - 4 carb

1oz cheddar

Morning Snack:

Lunch:
1 low carb tortilla - 4 carb

1oz cheddar

Afternoon snack:
1oz peanuts - 3 carb

Dinner:
battered fish - way too much!

chipotle burger w/sauce - 5 carb

2 low carb tortillas - 8 carb

Evening snack:

Total:
26 carb

Movement:
Did I move any today?
just cleaning house

Day 109 - down 36.4lbs

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Starting weight: 276.8lbs
Today’s Scale Reading: 240.4lbs
Gain/loss: 36.4lbs

Attitude:
Was quite busy. B had an ortho appt. today which HHT took her to. I went to the eye doctor and HHT met me there to do the old baby switcheroo so he could get to work. I've ordered new glasses. How exciting, I know. LOL Worked out a little earlier than usual as mom couldn't go with me and HHT wanted to drive me (my eyes were quite dilated). It was already 80 degrees outside and the air conditioner wasn't on at Curves. HOT!!! Oh, well, I just sweat extra, right? Attended the Relay for Life meeting last night. Quite interesting. Get a group of people together with differing backgrounds and ideas and you get an interesting meeting. :o) Reminded me of organized church a whole lot. Picked up some more yarn at wally world (walmart) for the hats I'm making. I needed some fun summer colors. My allergies have kicked in full swing. Gotta love the scratchy throat and waking up with dry coughing! At least I only have them once a year and even then for not too long. That's all the excitement I'll put you through today. Gearing up for another HOT day tomorrow!

Food Intake:
Breakfast:
1 egg - 1 carb

1 slice american cheese - 2 carb

1 low carb tortilla - 4 carb

Morning Snack:

Lunch:
1 serving of beef stroganoff - 6 carb

2 slices of toast - 24 carb

Afternoon snack:

Dinner:
pork ribs

2 tbsp bbq sauce - 13 carb

broccoli

Evening snack:

Total:
50 carb

Movement:
Did I move any today?
Yes - Curves circuit

Day 108 - down 35.4lbs

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Starting weight: 276.8lbs
Today’s Scale Reading: 241.4lbs
Gain/loss: 35.4lbs

Attitude:
HHT came home early today. Even though he was working, it was still nice to have him here. We did take S to the park for 1/2 hour. Getting ready for super hot days coming up. It's been in the 50s and low 60s and for the next couple of days it will be in the 90s! YIKES!!!! I may melt! LOL I haven't been feeling really hungry and nothing sounds good to eat, so I've had to force myself to eat a little something each meal. Went grocery shopping so I have salad in the house again...that will help. :o)

Food Intake:
Breakfast:
3 slices turkey bacon - 3 carb
1oz cheese
2 low carb tortilla - 8 carb

Morning Snack:

Lunch:
piece of toast - 12 carb

Afternoon snack:

Dinner:
1 serving of beef stroganoff - 6 carb

2 slices of toast - 24 carb

Evening snack:

Total:
53 carb

Movement:
Did I move any today?
walking at the park

Day 107 - down 35.2lbs

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Starting weight: 276.8lbs
Today’s Scale Reading: 241.6lbs
Gain/loss: 35.2lbs

Attitude:
Today I did a little genealogy, a little knitting, a little crocheting and a little laundry. I did a little bit of everything I think. Crocheting and knitting keep my mind from thinking about food. Oh, I also worked out today and that I didnt do a little bit of. I went great guns and worked hard! Tomorrow I'm going to work on getting my water intake back up to snuff. I've let that slip a little.

Food Intake:
Breakfast:
3 slices turkey bacon - 3 carb

1oz cheese

2 low carb tortilla - 8 carb

Morning Snack:

Lunch:
steak w/grilled onions

salad w/2tbsp ranch - 2 carb

Afternoon snack:

Dinner:
5 dino nuggets - 22 carb

salad w/2 tbsp ranch - 2 carb

Evening snack:

Total:
37 carb

Movement:
Did I move any today?
yes - Curves circuit

Day 106 - down 34lbs

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Starting weight: 276.8lbs
Today’s Scale Reading: 242.8lbs
Gain/loss: 34lbs

Attitude:
Yep, you heard that thud of me falling off the blogging wagon again! OUCH!!! HHT said why don't I just set up the expectation that I'll only blog once every couple of days, but it really is therapeutic for me and something I've committed to so I'm going to try my best to stick to it daily. Now, you haven't missed much in the life of me. I helped hammer the floor of the new shed that HHT is building, watched some movies on mother's day and that's about it. So, you're all caught up! I WILL post again tomorrow!!!!!

Food Intake:
Breakfast:

Morning Snack:

Lunch:
McDonald's bacon ranch salad - 9 carb

Afternoon snack:
2 slices turkey bacon - 2 carb

2 low carb tortilla - 8 carb

1oz cheddar

Dinner:
1 serving of beef stroganoff - 6 carb

1 slice of toast - 12 carb

Evening snack:

Total:
37 carb

Movement:
Did I move any today?
walked a little bit in the mall

Curves Monthly Weigh and Measure - May 2008

name of measurement
3/16/07 measurement
4/11/08 measurement
5/08/08 measurement
month difference
start to now difference

Weight (on Curves scale)
280
252
246.5 (oh, yeah! Was able to move the big weight down one! YIPPEE!!)
-5.5
-33.5

Body fat %
48.3%
44.5%
43.6%
-0.9%
-4.7%

Body fat in lbs
135.24
112.14
107.47
-4.67
-27.77

Bust
49.75
48
47
-1
-2.75

Waist
46.5
44
43.75
-0.25
-2.75

Abs
56.5
51.5
51.5
-0
-5

Hips
55
52
52.25
+0.25
-2.75

Thighs
31.75
26.5
25
-3
-13.5

Arms
15
14.25

14.25
-0
-0.5

From the beginning of my Curves membership to now:
33.5 lbs lost
27.77 fat lbs lost
27.25 inches lost

Curves Monthly Weigh and Measure - April 2008

Ok, I realized I had forgotten to post last month's weigh and measure, so lucky you get to read 2 in one day! :o)

name of measurement
3/16/07 measurement
3/19/08 measurement
4/11/08 measurement
month difference
start to now difference

Weight (on Curves scale)
280
257
252
-5
-28

Body fat %
48.3%
45.3%
44.5%
-0.8%
-3.8%

Body fat in lbs
135.24
116.42
112.14
-4.28
-23.1

Bust
49.75
49.25
48
-1.25
-1.75

Waist
46.5
46
44
-2
-2.5

Abs
56.5
53.25
51.5
-1.75
-5

Hips
55
51.25
52
+0.75
-3

Thighs
31.75
26
26.5
+1
-10.5

Arms
15
14.5
14.25
-0.25
-0.5

From the beginning of my Curves membership to now:
28 lbs lost
23.1 fat lbs lost
23.25 inches lost

Day 101 - down 34lbs

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Starting weight: 276.8lbs
Today’s Scale Reading: 242.8lbs
Gain/loss: 34lbs

Attitude:
Today (May 7) was my birthday. It was great...low key. I received several well wishes via email and phone calls and then was able to go about my day without having to be the center of attention at any shin dig. It was perfect!!!!! I am a little perturbed at not getting a call from my mom, dad or brothers, but oh well, the calls I did get more than made up for that. I had another massage on my legs today and while a couple of doozy knots were found, it wasn't as painful an experience as last week, and the company is entertaining. :o) Dropped the kids off at Pioneer Club and then went grocery shopping. Read with Bekah. Oh and I did indulge in a birthday cookie, but it was worth it all warm and gooey out of the oven. Good thing I only made one a piece so there was no further temptation! LOL Got to go music shopping as my super SIL sent an iTunes gift code. The kids were happy, too because I bought a couple of soundtracks to listen to on the way to Boatnik!

Food Intake:
Breakfast:
homemade french fries - 10 carb

2 slices american cheese - 4 carb

fry sauce - 2.5 carb

Morning Snack:
1oz planters bbq peanuts - 3 carb

Lunch:
1 low carb tortilla - 4 carb
1oz cheddar
4 slices turkey bacon - 2 carb

Afternoon snack:
cookie from the oven - 17 carb

Dinner:
Chicky Chicky Boom Boom (who doesn't want to order that? LOL) - ? but we'll guess high at 20 carb

Evening snack:

Total:
62.5 carb

Movement:
Did I move any today?
no

Day 100 - down 34lbs

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Starting weight: 276.8lbs
Today’s Scale Reading: 242.8lbs
Gain/loss: 34lbs

Attitude:
Yes, it may appear to some that I dropped off the face of the earth, but I assure you that is not the case. :o) I've come to the realization that I've been decluttering from the inside out. I first had to work on me and as I started decluttering my personal life (recognizing those that just use me, being able to say no, etc.) I realized that I wanted my house decluttered. I'd like to say that the project is done, but, no not yet. However, just like with the weight loss, a little at a time and it will be done. So, while I'm losing weight, my house is following me and losing weight, too! That's been where I've been...working on the house. But it isn't an excuse to neglect my blogging. I've been keeping to eating right and exercising, so no worries there. :o)

Food Intake:
Breakfast:
2 hot dogs - 2 carb

2 low carb tortillas - 8 carb

mustard

2 slices american cheese - 4 carb

Morning Snack:
peanuts and dark chocolate chips - 12 carb

Lunch:
1 low carb tortilla - 4 carb

1oz cheddar

Afternoon snack:
peanuts and dark chocolate chips - 12 carb

Dinner:
broccoli

pork roast

homemade french fries - 10 carb

fry sauce - 2.5 carb

Evening snack:

Total:
54.5 carb

Movement:
Did I move any today?

yes - Curves circuit